da bet7k: Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez was ecstatic to see his side hit back after recent setbacks to register a shock 1-0 win over Spurs at White Hart Lane.
da leao: A late strike from Hugo Rodallega proved decisive in north London, as the Latics made up for a 9-1 drubbing in this fixture last season and heavy defeats in their opening two games of the new Premier League campaign.
Martinez told the club's official website:"The fans were hurt after this fixture last season and so the feelings we have now are for them.
"I'm delighted with the reaction the players have shown. When you talk about mental tests in football this one was massive.
"After the result here last season and the one against Chelsea last week and also with what has happened within the team, there was a lot to overcome. But we looked like a new squad ready to go on to a new level.
"I said to the players before the game that nobody expected us to do anything against Spurs and that it was an opportunity to show that team spirit and togetherness you need in any sort of performance.
"I had a huge belief that things would click into place for us. The talent within the squad is incredible. Yes we're light in numbers, but you cannot question the ability we have.
"All we had been missing was that desire and love to play for Wigan Athletic, but at White Hart Lane we showed that, which was the most pleasing aspect.
"We have a group of players who are desperate to play for this club and that's what counts. Until you have that commitment all the other aspects of your game are irrelevant."Subscribe to Football FanCast News Headlines by Email